Interim report, January - March 2006

Comments from Group Ceo Per Borgvall: • Strong increase in net sales of 34%, of which just over 10% was organic growth. • Income after financial items improved by 29%. • Investment in construction is increasing in Europe. • The retail lighting business area was restructured, which affected short-term profitability. • Receiving the Red Dot Design Award and Lights of the Future strengthen the brand.